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Eating Japan: Seattle’s historic encounter with Chef Shiro Kashiba
Shiro moved to Seattle at a time when the exoticism of Japanese cuisine had suddenly begun finding favorable reviews in American press. This article explores Seattle's history through its first sushi chef, Shiro Kashiba.